James "Kevin" Harris

Kevin Harris, 59, of Monrovia left this world and all who loved him on Monday, June 5, 2023, while in the care of Methodist Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1964 in Conyers, Georgia, to the late Richard Allen and Rose Marie (Lloyd) Harris. The baby of the family, Kevin’s journey first began in Georgia, until the family made the northern trek in the winter of 1966 for his father to find a steady source of income, enabling him to better provide for the family of 6. Settling in the small-town life of Monrovia in 1967, Kevin attended the Monrovia school system, where he was a talented athlete, playing the center position for the school’s football team, earning all-star accolades, as well as winning the West Central Conference Champs. Instilled with the value of hard work at an early age, he worked for his father’s company, Richard Harris Construction, where he was tasked with the job of slinging hod. After proudly graduating from Monrovia High School with the class of 1982, he took initiative enlisting in the United Sates Army, serving his country for 2 years. High school sweethearts with the love of his life, Deanna Pritt, the pair were inseparable from the beginning. The young couple were joyously united in marriage on October 2, 1982 on a weekend pass, immediately reporting back to his duties with his bride by his side the following day. Stationed in Washington state, the unexpected passing of Kevin’s father brought him back home, and the family has remained in their cherished hometown ever since. Previously employed with Overnight Transportation in terminal maintenance, Kevin owned his own construction company, DDS Construction for a few years before securing work with Rolls Royce as a journeyman carpenter, retiring in 2015. Truly talented in all his endeavors, he could fix anything from cars to electrical issues to absolutely everything around the house. A master woodworker, Kevin’s passion was carpentry of any kind, building furniture and trinkets for the grandkids. He was also gifted in metal works, constructing knives out of files with sheathes to go along; all traits he tried his best to pass on to his children. Strong, intelligent, loving and kind, Kevin was blessed with the Harris’ deep sense of wit and humor, continuously bringing laughs and chuckles from all who knew him. He went out of his way to help anyone who needed it, and deeply loved Deanna, the kids, and the grands, who lovingly referred to him as Poppy. Gone from this world too soon, Kevin left a legacy of love and light and will be greatly missed. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Cheryl Lee Harris, and Ronnie Kay Glassburn, and father-in-law, Arnold Pritt. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Deanna Lynn Harris of Monrovia, children, Shastin Harris (Harry), Derrick Harris (Amy), and Dustin Harris (Morgan) all of Mooresville; brother, Richard Harris (Micky) of Springville; mother-in-law, Ruth Pritt of Monrovia; and grandchildren, Jasmine, Ari, Daya, Gauge, and Jack. Cremation and Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation on Tuesday, June 13, from 3pm to 7pm at the funeral home, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 7pm, and Pastor Keenan Steinway will officiate. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Kevin’s memory, please visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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James "Kevin" Harris

April 25, 1964 - June 5, 2023